2 thoughts on “Frequently-asked questions about woodwind doubling, and their unpopular answers”

All good thoughts. In terms of instruments, the more you have and play well, the more you work. If you are not relying on woodwind doubling as your main source of income (like me), then I think it’s best to chose the ones you really have a passion for,work hard on them, and don’t worry about the rest. I regularly play Bb clarinet, flute and alto saxophone, occassionally piccolo. I also own a soprano and tenor but they spend most of the time collecting dust. And I have borrowed an alto flute and bass clarinet when absolutely needed. But 3 the primaries are all I truly have time for.

In relation to question one: I’m a teen who started playing pits last year on flute and piccolo a year ago. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with pit, have played in four more musicals and am actively seeking out other gigs to gain experience. In addition, I’ve also taken up the saxophone and have plans to learn as many woodwinds as I can if not all of them. Do you think I should be a woodwind doubler?